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How do I make sure I’m not raising the next Amy Cooper or Derek...
I have two children who are mixed race. Their father is African-American and I am Southeast Asian. Fortunately for me, my fears are not as heightened as other mothers who have children that are...
Cannabis Infused Products for the Stressed Out Parent
Editors Note: This is the third in a five part series on cannabis and cannabis-infused ingestible products. Please educate yourself on local, state, and federal laws so you know what is legal where you...
CBD, THC and the Ideal Dosage for Your Body and Mind
Many veteran consumers use CBD and/or THC as a natural alternative to treat various ailments. Both are commonly used for pain relief, relaxation, elevating our moods, minimizing our anxiety, helping us focus, helping us...
What is Cannabis?
Editors Note: This is the first in a 5 part series on cannabis and cannabis infused ingestible products. Please educate yourself on local, state, and federal laws so you know what is legal where...
How We Are Co-parenting During the Coronavirus
My ex and I usually fight about a lot of unnecessary things, but the pandemic has forced us to put aside our differences. I know that is easier said than done for some co-parenting...
“Leaving Neverland,” Child Sexual Abuse & Recognizing Child Grooming
I was only able to watch Part 1 of the new documentary Leaving Neverland. As a parent, it was hard to stomach. It was difficult to listen to Wade Robson and James Safechuck share their...
5 Simple Rules to Maintain the Peace After Separation
My split from the father of my children did not start off as a peaceful separation. Over the years, as we worked through many challenges, we came up with simple rules to abide by....
A Tween Bedroom Makeover Success (Miracles Can Happen)
(This post is in partnership with DHP Furniture.)
We have gone through three different types of bed frames. My kids first received their big toddler sized beds from Ikea, but they never slept in them,...
5 Major Changes My Daughter Went Through the Summer Before Middle School
I officially have a middle schooler! The summer leading up to middle school was very overwhelming for me. My daughter started going through so many changes back to back that I could not handle...
Scheduled Mommy Meltdowns Help Me Be a Better Mom
I have various tribes of women for different parts of my life. In my professional world, I meet up with about ten professional women over lunch at least once every three months. We talk...